unfortunately i'm not shocked by how you were treated. i'm sorry to say that it's the state of affairs nowadays. i've had some bad hospitalizations too.

even when you bring an advocate, or try to advocate for yourself, things can go wrong. i don't know why staff doesn't listen.

i would make a copy of your letter. send it to the CEO of the hospital and the director of nursing. you can go online to get the name/address. if you're as ****** as i was just reading your letter i'd also send it to your neuro, and the local newspaper.

and yes, please use the other hospital from now on. don't even let the ambulance take you anywhere else. and, suggest the first thing they should check is for a UTI.

i hope you'll be feeling better.